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Effectiveness of Adaptive Care Plans for Children with Developmental Disabilities During Outpatient Clinic

Melissa Liddle1,2, Tammy L Sonnentag3

  • 1School of Psychology, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, 45207, USA. melissa.liddle@cchmc.org.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|October 29, 2020
PubMed

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Adaptive care plans help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manage anxiety and coping during medical visits. These plans did not significantly reduce overall psychosocial distress in other developmental disabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Child psychology
  • Developmental disabilities

Background:

  • Children with developmental disabilities often face challenges in healthcare settings.
  • Adaptive care plans are personalized strategies to support these children.
  • Child life specialists deliver these individualized plans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of adaptive care plans on psychosocial outcomes.
  • To compare effects in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) versus other developmental disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 160 children aged 3-18 years.
  • Comparison of psychosocial outcomes between children with and without adaptive care plans.
  • Focus on children diagnosed with ASD and other developmental disabilities.

Main Results:

  • Adaptive care plans did not significantly reduce overall psychosocial distress for all children with developmental disabilities.
  • Children with ASD who received adaptive care plans showed reduced anxiety.
  • Children with ASD utilizing adaptive care plans experienced improved coping mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Adaptive care plans show specific benefits for children with ASD regarding anxiety and coping.
  • Further research may explore tailored interventions for diverse developmental disabilities.
  • Individualized care plans are crucial for improving healthcare experiences for children with special needs.

Keywords:
Adaptive care planChild life specialistDevelopmental disabilityPatient-centered care

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